Rocket Women were thrilled to have the chance to talk to Dr. Sonali Mohapatra about her research in quantum technologies for space, how she was inspired to pursue her academic path and the piece of advice that she would give to herself if she could go back in time! What do you work on in […]
The second quantum revolution is taking advantage of the NewSpace race. In this article, Dr Sonali Mohapatra tries to unveil the mystery behind quantum key distribution and why onboarding quantum technologies to space using small satellites is advantageous for our global future. From time immemorial, humans have dreamt of space exploration, curiosity about the outer
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I recently stumbled upon the recording of a talk by Imma Martinez during the Satellite Applications Catapult Innovation Week 2020. Imma’s talk on human-centered design and what it means for our era made me remember a question from the audience during the Women in Aerospace Europe launch at Reinventing Space Conference 2021, “Where do you think the
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Three years ago, I moved from Brighton, England, to Glasgow, Scotland. It was a little daunting to move from the sunniest and queerest city in the United Kingdom, to rainy and cold Scotland. However, my first day in Scotland right away made me feel a sense of belonging that I hadn’t felt before. I happened
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Space is one of the sectors that could benefit from experimenting with and adopting cutting-edge quantum technologies. This article explores the applications of quantum technologies for space. The year is 2075. Picture vast fleets of spacecraft, equipped with hyper-sensitive quantum accelerometers, gyroscopes, and clocks, navigating the solar system with unmatched precision. Swarms of tiny cubesats,
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